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The Abduction Club (2002)

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Based on actual events that took place in Waterford, Ireland, in the late 1700s, director Stefan Schwartz's romantic comedy-drama concerns itself with a group of abductors who kidnap usually willing young women in order to persuade them to wed. Set during an era where law dictates that the eldest sons inherit family estates and younger siblings are left to either enter the priesthood or the military, young noblemen decide to take matters into their own hands by abducting the young heiresses and

PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Stefan Schwartz

In Theaters: Apr 10, 2002 Wide

Cast

Alice Evans
Catherine Kennedy
Daniel Lapaine
Garrett Byrne
Sophia Myles
Anne Kennedy
Matthew Rhys
James Strang
Liam Cunningham
John Power
Edward Woodward
Lord Fermoy
Patrick Malahide
Sir Myles
John Arthur
Robert Kennedy
Tom Murphy
Knox
Frank Laverty
Roche
Peter Gaynor
Teeling
Vincent Walsh
Delaney
Ben Palmer
Cunningham
Michael Grennell
Colonel Brownlow
Patrick Leech
Elder Son
Richard Owens
Amy Sheils
Terry Byrne
Mary Nugent's Father
Alexander Downes
Noel O'Donovan
Serving Man At Races
Sharon Hogan
Lady Ormonde
Fedelma Cullen
Mary's Mother
Guy Carleton
butler
Halina Froudist
Serving Woman
Liz Loyd
Lady O'Rourke
Richard Owen
Pompous Bore
Amy Shiels
Mary Nugent

Critic Reviews for The Abduction Club

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The film rarely musters any great sense of passion or excitement.

August 21, 2002 Comment

Mark Adams

Hollywood Reporter

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One of the most charming and original romantic comedies to emerge in decades.

September 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Wade Major

Boxoffice Magazine

With female abduction a recurrent problem in modern society, this sort of caper leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.

July 18, 2002 Full Review Source: BBC

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Neil Smith

BBC

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A romantic drama film about double of two young adults forming a new relationship with one another was released.This film is quite strong from a dramatic standpoint as well.I can say that all the actors in this film are, as a whole, understated in their performances.

December 9, 2010

Mouhannad Sawas

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a perfect romantic movie ;)

August 18, 2010

Macojka Macic

The Abduction Club Quotes

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1. James Strang: I pity those who have never seen your face. How barren their dreams must be.
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